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Hardik Pandya, the flamboyant Indian cricketer, seems to be constantly in the headlines, and this year is no different. Following a tumultuous IPL 2024 season marked by a supposed captaincy clash with Rohit Sharma, hardik now faces scrutiny over his personal life.
Reports of Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic’s divorce
Reports of a potential split with his wife, Natasa Stankovic, after four years of marriage, have sent shockwaves through the cricket and entertainment world. The couple, who have a son together, are reportedly headed for divorce, with speculation swirling about a hefty alimony settlement involving 70% of Hardik’s assets allegedly demanded by Natasa.
This news has sparked a social media firestorm, with fans divided in their loyalties. While some sympathize with hardik, others criticize Stankovic’s financial demands. However, Indian comedian and YouTuber Rohit Gupta has thrown a curveball into the mix.
Gupta has alleged a PR ploy orchestrated by Hardik’s team to deflect from the poor showing of MI under his captaincy. He claimed that divorce rumours are a smokescreen to improve Hardik’s tarnished image and questioned the cricketer’s silence on the matter.
Gupta further opined that the public is not naive enough to fall for this “failed PR game.”
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Amidst these accusations, Pandya and Stankovic have remained tight-lipped, focusing on their priorities – for Hardik, that’s the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Hardik Pandya to join Team India in New York
The Indian team departed from Mumbai to New York on Saturday night (May 25). However, Hardik did not join them on the flight, as he was at an undisclosed location overseas. Following a personally and professionally challenging IPL season, Pandya left the country after MI’s campaign came to an end.
Despite this, the 30-year-old is expected to join the team in time for their first practice session in New York. Pandya will serve as India vice-captain at the T20 World Cup, scheduled to take place in the US and West Indies from June 1 to 29.
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